Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2011

We checked Craigslist occasionally, but the piano search was put on hold when other things became a priority. Last weekend, we got a call from my mom that a family friend, who is downsizing, needed to unload the piano and was looking for a taker. Do you or your family members play the piano? The prices ranged from $1500 - $3000.moving

Friends And Family Sale 127

Friends And Family Sale Home Craigslist Music 127

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. It sounds dreadful, but it is possible to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 9 – Collect your change.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

But while your child’s participation in sports may be fun for the whole family, it might not be so great for your pocketbook. You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports. Sports equipment can get pricey.

Sports 40

Sports Kids Craigslist Kids and Family 40

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The season of family, faith, food and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. Think high school senior portraits or family photos for Christmas cards. Consider tutoring.

Christmas 235

Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

You can also look online on Facebook or Craigslist for baby gear for sale by parents. If you’re fortunate to have friends or family offer hand-me-downs or gifts, don’t turn them down. Additionally, when friends and family ask what they can do to help, suggest they sign up for a baby registry.

Budget 52

Budget Budgeting Baby Friends And Family Sale 52

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2013

That number includes gifts for our kids, extended family members, teachers, friends, neighbors, bus drivers, service people, our Christmas cards, stamps, and our donations towards the Salvation Army''s Adopt-a-Family program. Or sell some bigger items on Craigslist. Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100.

Club 100

Club Christmas July August 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2013

That number includes gifts for our kids, extended family members, teachers, friends, neighbors, bus drivers, service people, our Christmas cards, stamps, and our donations towards the Salvation Army''s Adopt-a-Family program. Or sell some bigger items on Craigslist. Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100.

June 100

June Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. We realized that we wanted to travel as a family and the only thing keeping us from seeing the world was money. We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. Family and friends may think you are crazy for paying off your debt. Where are you from?

Debt 245

Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. We have a family of 4. We love to shoot photos and videos and focus on family and a healthy marriage. Find stuff on the side of the road and sell it on craigslist or Facebook. Well that’s not in the budget so you better sell something on craigslist… Lamp sold, go get a pedi now.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finds Home 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

Upon more online research, my husband felt the new repair would be beyond his ability, so we started looking on Craigslist. The post How We Saved in April 2017 appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. After searching the problem online, my husband found a few You Tube videos and made a valiant attempt to fix the machine himself.

April 100

April 2017 Washer and Dryer Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2015

Doesn’t a break from your daily schedule to get away and spend quality time with your family sound amazing? Every summer we take a week to focus on our girls, fitness, good food and spending time with our extended family that we vacation with. Offer your services for senior or family portraits. Keep reading!

Vacation 100

Vacation Finds Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

Tell us about you and your family. 2 years ago we were noticing our family was accumulating a lot of bad behaviors with our health, financial and quality time as a family. Have a yard sell, put valuables on Craigslist you’d be surprised how quickly you could make some fast cash to dump on debt! Where are you from?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finds Finance 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

After shopping locally at some furniture stores, I resorted to Craigslist and spent hundreds less on a new-to-her dresser. At the beginning of the month, we were in the market for a bedroom dresser because my youngest daughter’s dresser fell apart over the holidays. Daughter and mommy were both thrilled.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

Instead of buying items that you may only need for one time, you should consider borrowing items from a friend, family member, or a neighbor. Just visit sites like Ebay, Amazon, and Craigslist. Consuming less means less manufacturing, production, and creation of environmentally unfriendly items. Buy in bulk. Buy organic.

Saving Money 157

Saving Money Green Money Bulk 157

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

My cousin’s mother’s husband’s uncle’s wife’s sister on Facebook brought bed bugs into her house when she bought a used sofa off of Craigslist… shudder, the story still makes me itch and I think we’ll be buying a new sofa. Have you joined the challenge?

Thrifting 100

Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

That’s motivation to take some time to scour Craigslist and some local second hand furniture stores this week. For curiosity sake, I stopped by a local furniture store and saw some really cute new dressers that cost $500-$700.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2016

What would our family think when they realize we are broke? We had just about sold everything we could on eBay and Craigslist, cut out everything we didn’t really need in our lives, and now we were even saying “no” to friends, family, and most importantly – ourselves. Even worse, what would our friends think?

Debt 100

Debt Finds Debt Free Television 100

For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

Selling on eBay, Amazon or Craigslist. Yard sales are great, especially if you have a lot of stuff that you just want to get rid of, but if you have fewer yet more expensive items – electronics, furniture, etc – than selling through an online marketplace like eBay, Amazon or Craigslist may be a better option. Bank Your Savings.

Craigslist 78

Craigslist West Virginia Bank Banking 78

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

Please do not put your health or the health of your family at risk by not processing your food using the appropriate equipment. Canners are readily available for sale at a great discount through online sellers at eBay and Craigslist. The only safe way to can low acid foods is with a pressure Canner.

Canning 185

Canning Cheap Garage Sale Garage 185

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. Tell us about you and your family. So a few days later one of my favorite family vloggers posted a video on YouTube of their debt free scream through Dave Ramsey. appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

For the Mommas

JULY 17, 2016

Sell it on eBay or Craigslist. Even a family night at a budget movie can get costly once you add dinner, movie snacks and going out for ice cream afterwards. Living on a budget isn’t just about saving money; it’s also about finding money that you can use to supplement your income. Find a free activity to enjoy every week.

Budget 40

Budget Budgeting Making Craigslist 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2012

You can usually find them on Craigslist or even college classifieds, and it can save up to 60% of the original selling price. It is no longer just saved for special family occasions or for professionals. She bought one textbook, I bought the other, and we swapped when we were done with the class. addiction.audiobooks. I must admit.

College 188

College Library Rent Saving 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2012

You can also find home swapping opportunities on websites like Gumtree , Craigslist , Home Exchange , or Loquo. I have house sat for numerous family members and it has worked out great. However, by using such a company, you do have some protection against being harassed by non-genuine people.

Travel 243

Travel Swap Home and Garden Couch 243

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2013

I could have tried to sell the unbroken pieces online, on eBay or Craigslist, but this was definitely instant gratification. The owner of the store that I went to has been in the business for over 30 years and has a good reputation in the area. You may decide it is worth it to try to sell online.

Jewelry 138

Jewelry Finds Craigslist Cameras 138

Work With What You've Got

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

I got this dresser, which I use for lingerie, as well as my vanity and stool from Craigslist. My room is full of family and friends) and find the right mirror. (That little glass jar is where I collect all my tags from Buffalo Exchange) Around the corner is another tiny dresser. What do you think? *I

Craigslist 40

Craigslist Lingerie Thrift Stores Ikea 40

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Clothing and furniture are just a couple of the things you can buy on the Facebook marketplace , Craigslist , and OfferUp. Trade services with your friends and family. I come right out and ask them what they can do to lower my bill, usually after reminding them that I’ve been a long-time, loyal customer. Check your hobbies.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

Participate in a Community Yard Sale vs. a Single Family Yard Sale. If you don''t have a large neighborhood to participate with, then ask your friends to join you and advertise a "multi-family". We placed ads on Craigslist several days in a row before the sale. Make sure your headline on Craigslist is very descriptive.

Craigslist 153

Craigslist Sale Friends And Family Sale TVs 153

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

I have since interviewed 16 families who have collectively paid off over ONE MILLION DOLLARS in debt. Carrie downsized and sold her excess on Craigslist and put it towards debt. Amanda & Daniel had yard sales and sold items on Craigslist and put it towards debt. Stacy and her family stayed home.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Day 3: Sell Your Big Stuff on Craigslist. Day 17: Find FREE or Low Cost Family Entertainment. I would LOVE to hear about your success in October, so please let us know in the comments. The 31 Days Recap: Day 1: Make October a “Needs” Only Month. Day 2: Have a Yard Sale. Day 4: Find a Seasonal Part-Time Retail Job.

Finds 258

Finds October Bank of America Friends And Family Sale 258

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Wayne presents Unexpected Costs of Pet Ownership posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Pet ownership can be quite expensive. If you are considering getting a new pet, make sure to consider these costs. ” A Blinkin presents Should I Buy A House? Retirement Jon the Saver presents When Should you go for a Reverse Mortgage?

Money 113

Money May 2012 Debt 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Many families are toeing the line of slipping into debt, if they aren’t already over their heads. If you sold something, for instance, on Craigslist for $30, put that into your savings right away. A surprising amount of North Americans are not putting money away consistently for retirement. I know how hard it is to start saving.

Building 225

Building Emergency Fund Money Savings Account 225

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. I also downsized my lifestyle and sold extra furniture, clothes, and jewelry, on Craigslist. Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. She blogs about at Careful Cents where she helps creative freelancers and solopreneurs make a living from their craft. Where are you from? What are your hobbies?

Debt 227

Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227